Sip + Celebrate 2017

compiled by Lillian Roth

After a year like 2017, we all deserve a cocktail. These six delicious and fun drinks are perfect for any of the events on your holiday social calendar. From rich hot chocolate to chic pear martinis, you will be the host of the year if you add these libations to the menu. Join the Truth + Dare team as we sip and celebrate 2017.

Stir the lime juice, tequila and Triple Sec together to make your margarita base.

Prepare your champagne glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim, and then dipping the glasses in coarse salt or sugar.

Pour about 1/3 cup of margarita mixture into the champagne glass, and fill the rest of the glass up with champagne. Or if using a different glass, you need a ratio of about 1/3 cup margarita mixture to 1/2 cup champagne.

If desired, stir in a teaspoon or two of sweetener to sweeten each glass. Enjoy!

Place the plums in a glass jar or glass container with an air tight lid along with the sugar and the seeds of the vanilla bean. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, mash the fruit until it is fully incorporated with the sugar. Add the vanilla beans seeds & pod.

In a small sauce pan bring vinegar to a gentle simmer. Pour the vinegar over the plum mixture and seal tightly. Shake the mixture a couple of times and refrigerate for 24 hours or up to a week depending on how strong you want the flavor to be.

When ready to serve, strain the fruit mixture using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

Mix equal parts shrub (the plum-vinegar mixture) with club soda over ice. Add more or less to your liking. Serve and Enjoy!